Naik Ayub honoured for killing terrorists

Our Correspondent

Dalhousie, March 7

Naik Ayub Sheikh, who was awarded the Army medal for killing terrorists in Kulgam district of Kashmir, was honoured by Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker Dr Hans Raj with a shawl, cap and memento at a function held at Kehla village in Chamba district.

Dr Hans Raj announced an award of Rs 1,01,111 to Naik Ayub Sheikh on the behalf of the state government. He also congratulated Ayub Sheikh’s family members.

Dr Hans Raj said though the Assembly session was going on at the moment, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur sent him to wish and honour Ayub Sheikh, especially on behalf of the government. He said in the last 4-5 years, about 400 youths had been recruited in the Army and paramilitary forces from the Churah region.